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Phooey On 'Prophets'! Coogs Make Strong NCAA Grown Bid
Hayes And Co. Lose UCLA War But Win Battle With Alcindor
Calling up private stores of wisdom and foresight, many experts prophesied that UH would
not last long in the NCAA tournament.
This seemed probable after UH barely eased by
New Mexico State, 59-58, in the qualifying round.
When Houston met third-ranked Kansas, it was
predicted a cinch for Jojo White and crew to win
with their outside shooting. But Don Chaney gave
UH an outside threat and Elvin Hayes played superb defense. Kansas folded and fell, 66-53.
Southwest Conference champion SMU came
next. With four minutes left SMU rallied to tie
the game, 71-71, but UH kept its cool and won,
83-75.
Coming into the finals UH was the closest it
had ever come to a NCAA crown. UH drew UCLA
the first night. UCLA was hot and cold. UH was
just cold. Hayes outrebounded and outscored Lew
Alcindor but the rest of the Bruins took over for
a 73-58 UCLA win.
In the last tournament game North Carolina
never had a chance for third place as Ken Spain
and Hayes dominated the scoring and rebounding.
Third best in the nation, the 1966-67 Cougars
had made fools of the prophets of doom and
set a new school record with a 27-4 mark.
Standing almost flat-footed UCLA's giant center Lew Alcindor still presents a formidable obstacle to a soaring Elvin Hayes. Alcindor blocked several of the
Big "E's" shots but Hayes outscored him 25 to 19. Below, Don Chaney challenges a UCLA guard as the Cougars apply the press.
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